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How to choose a Reproduction Fireplace for your house

How to choose a Reproduction Fireplace for your house

If your house was “modernised” in the 1970s or 1980s, you may have the unenviable task of having to replace all of the period features that have been ripped out of your house to give it back some authentic personality. This can seem like a daunting task but it…

05 May 2016

If your house was “modernised” in the 1970s or 1980s, you may have the unenviable task of having to replace all of the period features that have been ripped out of your house to give it back some authentic personality. This can seem like a daunting task but it is easily achievable and there are loads of authentic period-style products on the market. These may end up costing you quite a large sum of money but a house with beautiful and…

Reclamation yard top tips

Reclamation yard top tips

When you are renovating a period property, it’s the unique and authentic vintage elements that you add to it that make the project truly memorable. We are passionate about finding the best vintage or quality reproduction items to transform period properties…

20 Mar 2015

When you are renovating a period property, it’s the unique and authentic vintage elements that you add to it that make the project truly memorable.We are passionate about finding the best vintage or quality reproduction items to transform period properties from projects to a stylish Victorian period property house refurbishment project management success! 

Use Victorian Style Wall Tiles In Your Home

Use Victorian Style Wall Tiles In Your Home

Decorative wall tiles were used by the Victorians in many different areas of their houses. There is no reason why with a little bit of research into what is fitting for your particular property you cannot restore tiled areas to their former glory.

12 Feb 2014

Decorative wall tiles were used by the Victorians in many different areas of their houses. There are some areas of your house where you may already have decorative tiles or they may have been removed in an overzealous property “modernisation” in the 1960s and 1970s. There is no reason why with a little bit of research into what is fitting for your particular property you cannot restore tiled areas to their former glory using Victorian…

Tiles for Victorian porches

Tiles for Victorian porches

The Victorian porch provided ample opportunity to show this facet of the Victorians to the full. The typical Victorian porch would be reached after a short walk from the gate, up the tiled pathway, and then up a step or two.

22 Jan 2013

The Victorians were always keen to show others the extent of their wealth and good taste, and as such their houses should be viewed within this context. Ornate plasterwork, decorative wooden mouldings, chandeliers, decorative gates and railings should all be seen as ways of demonstrating to any guests the prosperity and regard for aesthetics of the householder.

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What are the Right Victorian House Tiles?

Which tiles to use in a Victorian house

When renovating your home, the following information should help you to choose Victorian style floor tiles that are appropriate for the different areas in the house.

22 Jan 2013

In a Victorian house there are several different uses of tiles. When renovating your home, the following information should help you to choose Victorian house tiles that are appropriate for the different areas in the house.